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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,057.68, 24,082.20 and 5,668.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,057.68, 24,082.20 and 5,668.08 is: 8,500.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,057.68 : 24,082.20 = 5,668.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,057.68/24,082.20 = 5,668.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,057.68x = 24,082.20 × 5,668.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,057.68x = 136,499,836.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,499,836.18/16,057.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,500.60

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